Masahiro Tanaka to make spring debut Sunday

Yankees fans will be able to get their first look at Masahiro Tanaka on Sunday when he makes his first start of the spring against the Phillies. Tanaka underwent offseason elbow surgery to remove bone spur from his right elbow back in October.

The probable pitchers for the weekend and into next week are as followed:

Sunday, March 6th: Masahiro Tanaka vs Phillies
Monday, March 7th: Michael Pineda vs Astros
Tuesday, March 8th: C.C. Sabathia vs Marlins
Wednesday March 9th: Ivan Nova vs Mets
Thursday, March 10th: Nathan Eovaldi vs Blue Jays

Video: Alex Rodriguez's Spring Training Home Run

With his first Spring Training swing, Alex Rodriguez took a pitch deep to left field and out for a two-run home run. Check out the sweet swing below.

#Yankees A-Bomb Alex Rodriguez conecta cuadrangular en su primer turno del #ST16 pic.twitter.com/sujL076g6w

— MeGustanLosDeportes (@GustanDeportes) March 3, 2016 

Aroldis Chapman Suspended

Major League Baseball have announced that Aroldis Chapman will be suspended for 30 games due to a domestic violence incident that happened over the offseason. The suspension does not include Spring Training games and will be in effect at the start of the regular season.

Chapman has publicly stated that he will appeal a suspension, however, he went against the statement and will own up to his actions and serve his suspension.

The Yankees bullpen has been labeled the best in all of baseball after acquiring Chapman on December 29th from the Cincinnati Reds.

Aroldis Chapman Excused From Camp Again

Due to a family issue, The Yankees granted Aroldis Chapman permission to be excused from spring training camp today. This is the second time this spring that Chapman has been excused due to a family issue.

According to the Yankees, his absence has no involvement in the domestic violence case that is being investigated by Major League Baseball.

Brett Gardner Dealing with Bruised Wrist

The Yankees have revealed that outfielder Brett Gardner has been dealing with a bone bruise in his left wrist. The injury occurred during the Wild Card game against the Astros while running into a wall when attempting to make a catch.

Brian Cashman, the Yankees General Manager talked about Gardner today with reporters.“I know he feels good, we are taking it slow,’’ Cashman said. “Spring training is long enough, we don’t have to be rushing. The CT scan showed a bone bruise. It’s going in the right direction. At this point, taking the safe route.’’

Gardner took about 50 swings in the indoor batting cage today, however he is not scheduled to take batting practice tomorrow.